Question 1

Currently, I have applied for a training course for my employees. May I know how I can claim my HRDF fund?

Accepted Answer

You may refer to this official website step-by-step guide:

https://supportcentre.hrdcorp.gov.my/portal/en/kb/articles/steps-to-submit-hrdcorp-claim-for-employers

Question 2

Recently, someone in the office engaged in misconduct. HR issued a show cause letter to her. May I know what the purpose of the show cause letter is?

Accepted Answer

A show cause letter is issued by an employer to an employee requiring the employee to explain (to show cause) why they should not face disciplinary action for an allegation/allegations of misconduct.

Question 3

Recently i saw lots of news mentioned about e-invoicing. May i know what is e-invoicing and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

Yes! E-invoicing is mandatory in Malaysia ~ For more information, maybe you can check this article out: 
https://www.ajobthing.com/resources/blog/e-invoicing-malaysia-a-comprehensive-guideline-for-business

Question 4

HRDF was supposed to pay for March but mistakenly selected April and the payment was made. Just noticed that march outstanding and April wrong pay. How to solve the issue of wrongly paid the HRDF by selecting wrong month?

Accepted Answer

You may apply for a refund via ETRIS:

1)     Select Type of Refund (click Levy or Interest)

2)     Select Reason from the Dropdown Menu

3)     Key in Remarks

4)     Select Levy Month, Levy Year and Applied Amount and click Add.

5)     Upload attachment (i.e., Payroll Summary or Payment Slip)

6)     Click SUBMIT

Question 5

I just pregnant. May i know what is the longest maternity leave? Can I start my maternity leave before or after the birth of my child?

Accepted Answer

The standard maternity leave period lasts a minimum of 98 consecutive days! Maternity leave starts no more than 30 days before the expected childbirth date unless certified by a medical officer or registered medical practitioner that the employee is unable to work due to pregnancy.

For more information, can check this link out: https://www.ajobthing.com/resources/blog/maternity-and-paternity-leave-in-malaysia

Question 6

Hi all, I am a startup company owner, I've noticed a lot of discussion lately about e-invoicing in Malaysia. Could someone clarify whether e-invoicing is mandatory in Malaysia? Also, who needs e-invoice?

Accepted Answer

Yes, e-invoicing is mandatory in Malaysia! For more information, can click on this link: https://www.ajobthing.com/resources/blog/e-invoicing-malaysia-a-comprehensive-guideline-for-business

Question 7

Notice resign 1 month . Calculation should be 30days or 31days?Letter submit 2/5/2024, Clear leave : 5 days, the last day should be 31May or 1June?

Question 8

Employee got an emergency call from her son’s school. She punched out and went to the school. After 1 1/2 hours, she returned to work and punched in.HR deduct the 1 1/2 HR from salary and deduct from from attendance allowance. is this correct? I would appreciate your suggestions and opinions on this matter. Thank you.

Accepted Answer

According to the Malaysia Employment Act, when an employee makes a mistake, it is a disciplinary matter. Employers cannot deduct employees' salaries without authorization as punishment! However, the employer can deduct the employee's allowance.

Question 9

I have an part time employee who is not feeling well after lunchtime. She asked if it is possible to apply for half-day medical leave.

Accepted Answer

Yes, a part-time employee is allowed to apply half-day medical leave!

Question 10

Hi there, I would like to seek advices from the experts please.Currently my company does not have a HR department yet due to small business (24 employees and my boss is handling these HR stuff) and now my boss wanted to expand his business and wants to set up a HR department. I'm not from this field (I'm from IT) and my boss ask me to be the PIC of the HR development. May I know where I should start first? I know google but can I get to know the scopes and documentations needed as I need to propose the timeline etc for Stage 1 (preparation stage) to the boss.Right now the scope i know are IR, ER, Commision and benefits, AL, Training, Recruitment. Is there anything I have missed?Thank you very much!

Question 11

What is the new entitlement amount for sick leave with effect from 1 January 2023?

Question 12

Do working hours of 45 hours a week include rest time?

Question 13

Are rest days and general holidays taken into account in the calculation of the seven-day paternity leave?

Question 14

If a female employee who is eligible for maternity allowance agrees to go to work before the end of the maternity leave period, does the employer have to provide an additional payment in addition to the maternity allowance?

Question 15

Should employees earning more than RM4000 be entitled to overtime pay?

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All Post

How do I claim my HRDF fund?

What is the purpose of the show cause letter?

Is e-invoicing mandatory in Malaysia?

How to solve the payment issue from HRDF?

What is the longest maternity leave in Malaysia?

Is e-invoicing mandatory in Malaysia?

How to calculate salary in this situation?

Can HR deduct salary or attendance allowance for an employee's emergency absence?

Is part time employee allowed to apply half day medical certificate?

Boss want me to set up HR Department but Im not from this field

What is the new entitlement amount for sick leave with effect from 1 January 2023?

Do working hours of 45 hours a week include rest time?

Are rest days and general holidays taken into account in the calculation of the seven-day paternity leave?

If a female employee who is eligible for maternity allowance agrees to go to work before the end of the maternity leave period, does the employer have to provide an additional payment in addition to the maternity allowance?

Should employees earning more than RM4000 be entitled to overtime pay?